Maintenance Technician

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information On The Division

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000 sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference
  
  

Summary

The maintenance coordinator supervises a staff of facilities and production maintenance workers who perform maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and machine and electrical servicing for the organization’s facilities and production equipment. This position will monitor procedures and equipment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The maintenance coordinator contributes to the development of maintenance processes and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for promoting, supporting and enforcing the elements of ISO 9001 as they apply to the maintenance department.

• Implement TPM program that supports operations and business objectives
• Conduct daily shift start-up meetings discussing safety issues and the expected workload.
• Maintain strict adherence to company and safety policies/procedures.
• Supervises safety and environmental programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Create a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
• Participates in safety meetings and dialogs, performs Job Hazard Analysis, and performs Incident Investigations as needed to maintain the safest work environment possible
• Takes ownership of safety processes; performs maintenance safety program audits (Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, mobile equipment, etc.).
• Inform Manager of all employees or production issues as they arise.
• Directly supervises employees in the maintenance department
• Ensure machinery in area is safe and working optimally; maintain constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and reliability throughout the plant and will maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery which includes plant equipment, piping systems, fluid power systems, cutting, burning and all types of welding
• Responsible for building maintenance and reliability and will maintain all relevant plant systems including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping/irrigation, HVAC, and general building construction and improvements.
• Ability to make decisions on equipment repairs and be self-motivated.
• Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, code requirements, service manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
• Monitors condition of equipment and makes maximum use of planned outages
• Reduces MTTO (occurrence restoration), increases MTBO (between occurrences)
• Works with Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and Physical Distribution in maintaining services for the plant.
• Determines work priorities for weekly and daily maintenance schedules and assists in the coordination of maintenance activities affecting production or quality.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to process.
• Communicate, motivate, supervise, counsel, develop, and discipline all direct reports when necessary.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees as well as apprising performance and rewarding/disciplining and addressing complaints
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews; work closely with Manager to implement wage increases
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Our ideal candidate:

• Must have working knowledge of all or some of the following: electrical/electronic circuits, PLC’s, wire installation/termination, combustion, power distribution, electronics process control computers conduit threading, schematics, bending and installation, AC and DC drives and welding.
• Must be "hands on" and ensure that all staff receive proper levels of training to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities of team
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the department
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts and OSHA requirements (preferred)
• Previous production and supervisor experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance (hydraulics, pneumatic, motors, etc.)
• Preferred three (3) years journey-level experience as a maintenance technician maintaining and repairing heavy industrial machinery.
  
  

Work Culture And Environment

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.